Community Post Type: Jobs

FACT Liverpool is looking for an experienced, organised, and people-centred manager to lead the day-to-day operation and programme delivery of Studio/Lab, including responsibility for developing Studio/Lab’s immersive arts and film capacity within talent development and production.

This is primarily an operational and people management role. The Studio/Lab Manager is responsible for running Studio/Lab effectively, managing a small team of producers, overseeing the programme and budget, maintaining relationships with artist members and external partners, and ensuring that Studio/Lab is a well-run, inclusive, and productive creative space. They are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment. They value someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, and who understands that good management is what makes creative work possible.

They welcome someone with an interest in digital production technologies, such as game engines, 3D tools, or video production, and a patient, curious approach to supporting members and residency artists. The role also carries an active responsibility for developing Studio/Lab’s film and immersive arts strands. They are not looking for a specialist in this area, but for someone genuinely open to developing this. The Studio/Lab Manager will work collaboratively with the FACT’s Director, Head of Programme and external advisors to shape Studio/Lab’s strategic direction and lead its delivery with the team.

Key Behaviour Expertise;

– Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, varied environment
– Confident and flexible, with genuine openness to new ideas, approaches and ways of working
– Demonstrable experience of working with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and with a range of access needs, with the cultural sensitivity and adaptability this requires
– Patient and generous in sharing skills and knowledge – particularly around technology – with people at different starting points
– High emotional intelligence: able to read a room, adjust communication style, and create conditions where participants feel safe, respected and capable
– Creative thinker and problem-solver, able to respond resourcefully to situations as they arise

Essential Skills and Experience;

– Proven team management experience: regular 1:1s, clear feedback, effective delegation, and developing people with different working styles.
– Budget and project management: day-to-day tracking, funding reporting, processing payments, and financial decision-making.
– Experience of producing or project managing creative projects end to end: contracts, timelines, risk assessments, and reporting.
– Experience of working in a creative organisation or cultural space, comfortable with a hands-on, varied working environment.
– An interest in and some hands-on experience of digital or creative technologies, such as video production, game engines, or immersive tools. We are looking for curiosity and willingness to develop rather than deep expertise.
– Understanding of how artists work and the support they need; demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and diversity.

– Salary: £33,000 per annum
– Hours of work: 35 hours per week over 5 days (1 FTE). This may involve some weekend and evening work – hours can be flexible to accommodate
– Contract: 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
– Benefits: Medicash health and wellbeing package, 24/7 employee helpline, training and development programme and cycle to work scheme

– Application deadline: Thursday, 23 July, 2026, 23:59
– Interviews: will be held on 30 and 31 July 2026

https://www.fact.co.uk/news/2026/07/job-opportunity-studio-lab-manager

Working closely with the Head of Producing, they will identify, curate and programme a diverse range of theatre, music, comedy, family work and one-off events that broaden audiences and support the organisation’s artistic ambitions. Optimising the Artistic Strategy within the Business Plan, and working with teams across Shakespeare North, this role is central in delivering a thriving artistic programme that includes a range of visiting companies, one off events and development opportunities.

The role offers significant opportunity to shape the identity of Shakespeare North’s Studio and Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden, developing them as destinations for emerging artists, new work, family audiences, music and comedy.

Working across a range of cultural events and theatre projects at Shakespeare North Playhouse, the Producer will deliver an innovative programme that celebrates a range of voices, for our audiences in Knowsley and beyond.

The Producer will work closely with Shakespeare North Playhouse Learning and Engagement, Technical, Audience and Catering & Events teams to deliver the programme across all three spaces (the Cockpit Theatre, Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden and The Studio).

This is a permanent, full-time contract equivalent to 40 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work weekends and evenings.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 20 July

The appointment of a Deputy Operations Manager is designed to support and share the workload of the Operations Manager, deputising where appropriate.

In the future, there will be opportunities in their growing organisation for the role to develop, depending on the skills, experience and capabilities of the successful candidate.

Job description

Job title: Deputy Operations Manager
Reports to: Operational Manager / Programme Director
Location: Wirral / Liverpool City Region (base plus flexible delivery sites)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Status: Salaried staff role £28, 201 p.a. FTE pro rata
Holiday entitlement: 28 days per annum (pro rata, inc. Bank Holidays)
Contract period: 12 months (with a possibility of extension at the end of the period)
Probationary review: 3 months

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 10 July

Culture Liverpool delivers world class culture, major international sporting events, unforgettable experiences, and city defining moments that bring people together, tell Liverpool’s stories, and showcase our city on the global stage.

If you want a career where no two days are the same, where creativity meets ambition, and where your work helps shape the cultural and sporting heartbeat of an entire city — this is the place to be. Be part of the team that makes Liverpool shine.

The role of Event Assistant will provide support to the Head of City Events on the daily running of the service including supporting Event managers & Creative producing team with administration and providing project management support to the city events programme

Delivery of the Event Assistant role will involve direct responsibility for providing effective administration and project management support including meeting management, minute taking, email correspondence, managing purchase order requests, monitoring project tasks and supporting event governance and delivery

In the role of Event Assistant, you will facilitate the management of team and event meetings including the Joint agency meetings and manage general correspondence and administrative support relating to the work of the Head of City Events and the event programme

The role of Event Assistant will require you to provide governance support on all event delivery for major events, provide project management support to ensure projects are being delivered on time across multiple functional areas.

Your demonstrable knowledge as an Event Assistant will include collating documentation and supporting the preparation of internal and external communication on behalf of a team, and coordination of activities and stakeholder relationships of external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of events

The role of Event Assistant will also involve undertaking specific event related responsibilities, supporting the Culture Liverpool team on procurement processes, and supporting stakeholder and resident engagement.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 20 July

Without Walls is a pioneer and trailblazer of exceptional outdoor art in the UK. they forge and spearhead a network of cultural organisations and festivals.

They work in partnership to commission, co-create, and share outdoor art with communities across the country, and ensure onward touring nationally and internationally.

Closing Date: 12pm (midday) Wednesday 29 July

Contract Type: Temporary Freelance

Fee: £5,000 (+VAT if applicable) for the delivery of the outlined work. This corresponds to a total of 20 days of work at a daily fee of £250.

Days per week to be worked flexibly, according to the needs of the postholder and organisation.

Timeline and key dates: The work is to be carried out between Tuesday 1 September 2026 and Wednesday 31 March 2027.

Location: Remote, with some necessary and some optional in-person commitments. All travel and accommodation costs required for attending in-person events will be covered by Without Walls in accordance with their Expense Policy.

Managed by: Without Walls Chief Executive

Access requirements: They ask candidates to share their access requirements so they can make any reasonable adjustments if needed. Where an access worker is needed to carry out the responsibilities outlined in this document, the candidate will be asked to
have the necessary Access to Work arrangements in place before the start date.

Without Walls is seeking an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Consultant to support three areas of strategic and organisational work.

This brief (https://withoutwalls.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EDI-Consultant-Job-Pack.pdf) covers organisational culture, governance, staff and Board development, in preparation for the next EDI Strategy and Action Plan, aligned with the forthcoming NPO funding period. The post holder will work independently but in close collaboration with the Head of Programme and Chief Executive, and will bring specialist expertise in organisational EDI to their organisation at a significant moment of change.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential:

● A strong track record in developing or reviewing EDI strategies, action plans or governance frameworks for organisations, ideally in the arts, cultural or public sector
● Experience of conducting organisational culture reviews or equity audits, including designing appropriate methodologies and presenting findings to leadership and governance bodies
● Ability to assess organisational training needs and advise on appropriate approaches and providers
● Ability to work independently and manage a varied, time-limited commission with defined outputs
● Confidence working at a strategic level with senior leadership, including the ability to name difficult findings constructively
● Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear strategic documents for a range of audiences

Desirable:

● Familiarity with the outdoor arts, live events or broader cultural sector
● Knowledge of Arts Council England’s funding frameworks and NPO reporting requirements
● Experience of designing or delivering EDI training for staff and Board members

They welcome applications from consultants with a range of backgrounds and approaches. You may have worked primarily within the arts and cultural sector, or you may bring relevant expertise from adjacent fields including public sector equality, community development or organisational development.

They particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the communities and identities central to Without Walls’ EDI work, including Global Majority communities and Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people. If you feel you could deliver this work well but are unsure whether you meet all of the criteria, please still consider applying, or feel free to get in touch for a conversation about the brief.

Please contact dom@withoutwalls.uk.com.

Please see our website https://withoutwalls.uk.com/edi-consultant/ for more information and to learn how to apply.

Between May 2026 and March 2027, Collective Encounters is delivering a wide-ranging programme of workshops, performances, training and other events, using creativity to improve health and wellbeing in Liverpool City Region.

Local artists and residents will co-create powerful participatory theatre, touring performances and artist development, to engage underrepresented communities in telling their stories, making connections and steering health policy.

They are looking for a freelance marketing and communications professional to work with the Collective Encounters team and project partners to plan, produce and distribute relevant and accessible marketing material to engage target audiences in the Creative Health programme.

The role would suit someone with excellent graphic design and video editing skills, with knowledge of arts and/or health networks in Liverpool City Region. Some experience of developing marketing strategy would be an advantage, but you will be working alongside our team to develop the strategy, so content creation skills are much more essential.

Contract type: Freelance
Hours: approx. 25 days
Fee: £5,000, plus a marketing budget and travel expenses within Liverpool City Region
Location: Remote working; the role will require regularly attending events in Liverpool City Region throughout the contract
Expected start date: August 2026

For more information and to apply, download the Brief: https://collective-encounters.org.uk/recruitment/

The Storybarn is The Reader’s imaginative play space for children and families to share a love of books, imagination and Reading for Pleasure.

This role is responsible for overseeing Storybarn engagement working with young people from birth to 9 years through family and school programming.

Job Requirements

– Shares The Reader’s ethos, mission and values and fosters a genuine willingness to work as part of a team to help The Storybarn evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways

– A confident and creative approach to curate and implement a range of engagement products for a mix of audiences

– Demonstrably able to lead with prior experience in people and/or project management

– Excellent practical and organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated, keen to learn new things

– Work in an enthusiastic and positive manner, with the flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis

– Excellent knowledge of children’s literature or experience of working with children in the charitable sector

– Confident with finances, spreadsheet, reports, costing all events and working with budgets

– An awareness of and active commitment to upholding our Safeguarding policies and procedures

– Experience of delivering reading and play activities to children

For more details and to apply, visit here

Closing date: 1 July

The Storybarn is The Reader’s imaginative play space, designed for children and families to explore a shared love of books, creativity, and Reading for Pleasure.

This role leads all aspects of Storybarn engagement, delivering and developing programmes for children from birth to age 9 across both family and school settings. The postholder is also responsible for shaping the Storybarn’s vision and business plan, ensuring its continued growth, relevance, and impact.

As this role is a maternity cover the planned start date for the post holder will be September.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 8 July

FACT Liverpool is a world-leading centre for art, film and the creative use of technology. We champion new ideas and experiences, nurturing the next generation of voices and visionaries to create a world of possibilities.

Following a successful first year, we’re delighted to continue our Young Film Programme traineeship with support from Film Hub North. This opportunity is open to a young person aged 18–25 based in the North West of England or North Wales who has a passion for film and is keen to develop skills in curating film programmes for young audiences at FACT.

As a Young Film Programmer trainee, we will equip you with the skills to develop your own film curating practice, as well as learning to facilitate groups of young people, enabling them to put on film events for a peer audience. You will assist the Film Programmer and Venue Hires Manager to establish partnerships with key organisations to support the development of a young film audience, focusing on those aged between 15 and 25 years old.

Paid Traineeship: £12.71 per hour
Hours of Work: 14 hours per week, typically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including occasional evening and weekend work
Contract: Fixed term contract for 15 months

A key focus of the traineeship will be engaging younger audiences by facilitating the young film programmers focus group, who in turn, curate a programme specifically designed for them, the aforementioned younger audiences. The trainee will lead and guide the group, assisting them in the project management of Stashed, hosted at FACT.

Download a traineeship pack for full details.

We welcome applications from young people aged 18 to 25 years, valuing transferable skills and a willingness to learn. No prior experience in an arts organisation is required – just a strong enthusiasm for film!

FACT Liverpool cares about diversity in the workplace and sector. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly from candidates who have Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, who identify as disabled, LGBTQIA+, and/or who are from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Visit our website for full details of how to apply: https://www.fact.co.uk/news/2026/06/opportunity-young-film-programmer-trainee-2026

National Museums Liverpool are looking for a Conservator (Paintings) with substantial experience in the conservation of a wide range of easel paintings to join our Conservation team.

Reporting to the Lead Conservator (Paintings & Paper), you will be responsible for the care, treatment and long-term preservation of paintings within their collections. You will also play a key role in making the collection accessible, contributing to displays, exhibitions, interpretation, research, online content and publications, as well as responding to public and specialist enquiries.

You will support their programme of national and international loans by assessing and preparing paintings, and providing advice to ensure they travel safely and are displayed appropriately.

You will also contribute to the day-to-day running of the Paintings Conservation Studio, including maintaining equipment, ordering conservation materials and carrying out relevant health and safety risk assessments.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

To apply, visit here: Conservator (Paintings)

Closing date: 8 July